The Road to Settlement is Paved with Admissible Communications
In a decision released earlier this year, the Ontario Court of Appeal affirmed that “without prejudice” communications are admissible to prove the existence of a settlement, even where those communications […]
Eight WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in double Lexpert Special Edition
Congratulations to our eight lawyers who have been recognized in the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure, which profiles lawyers practicing in the areas of Construction Law, Infrastructure Law, and Transportation Law, […]
Frank Walwyn to receive the Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Frank E. Walwyn has been chosen as the 2022 recipient of The Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award. Frank will receive this prestigious […]
WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Is Someone Following Me?” A Primer on Data Tracking
Companies collect more data than ever before, allowing them to make informed decisions about how to better their business and serve their customers – whether that be by improving their […]
WeirFoulds’ Gregory Richards receives the 2020 Joel Kuchar Award at Awards Gala
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Counsel Gregory Richards, former managing partner, chair of the partnership, and head of the litigation practice, was presented with the 2020 Joel Kuchar Award […]
Just Give Me a Reason: New Guidance on (Un)Reasonably Withholding Consent to Commercial Lease Transfers
Most commercial leases contain a provision which requires the tenant to seek consent from its landlord if the tenant wishes to assign the lease, sublet the leased premises or effect […]
WeirFoulds Securities Law Update: Concise, Informative Updates on Securities Law Developments for the Canadian Marketplace
Recent developments include: The publication of the draft Capital Markets Act for public consultation; The proposed consolidation of IIROC and MFDA and creation of a new investment protection fund; Changes […]
The Prosperity Project Reflects on Two Years of Helping Women Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
Two years ago, The Prosperity Project (TPP) was started by Pamela Jeffery at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. A not-for-profit organization, TPP was founded with a mission statement to […]
Court of Appeal Dismisses Class Action Over Expiring Airline Credits
The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently overturned a lower court decision certifying a class action relating to WestJet travel bank credits (“WTB Credits”) and dismissed the case. The Court […]
WeirFoulds – Ontario Law Firm of the Year 2022
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as “Ontario Law Firm of the Year” by the Canadian Law Awards. The in-person Awards Gala took place on […]
Reminder to Ontario Employers: Upcoming Deadlines for Workplace Policy Requirements
Ontario employers be advised: there are two upcoming deadlines to implement new workplace policies to comply with recent legislative amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). As a result […]
WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns named Honorary Alumnus of Wycliffe College
WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Clare Burns, Partner in our Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, was made an Honorary Alumnus of Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto […]
Criminal Records: An Accidental Trilogy – What Regulators Should Know About Discharges
It has been a hot minute and a pandemic later since I have had an opportunity to write about criminal records (What You Need to Know about Police Record Checks […]
WeirFoulds Technology Insights: “Types of IT Arrangements: To Build, Buy or Rent?”
Types of IT Arrangements: To Build, Buy or Rent? A variety of arrangements are available to businesses when seeking to leverage software as part of their business operations. While the […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Kirk Brown and Dylan Dilks
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the Construction Law Practice Group: Kirk Brown Kirk is an Associate in our Construction Law Practice Group. Prior to […]